In a thrilling encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Afghanistan edged out England by eight runs, effectively eliminating them from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran delivered a stellar performance, amassing 177 runs off 146 balls, which propelled Afghanistan to a formidable total of 325 for 7. In response, England’s Joe Root scored a commendable 120 off 111 balls, but the team ultimately fell short, hindered by Azmatullah Omarzai’s impressive five-wicket haul for 58 runs. This victory not only revitalizes Afghanistan’s semi-final aspirations but also intensifies the competition in Group B, placing additional pressure on South Africa and Australia.
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